MOJACAR - Is this Spain’s prettiest town? Van Life Spain ????????
Mojácar, the white washed village on the coast of the Spanish province of Almería is a popular destination for holiday makers as well as for people who are looking to live permanently under the Spanish sun.
Mojacar was declared one of Spain’s prettiest towns in 2003, and it’s no wonder why. With more than 3000 hours of sun a year, less than 200mm of rain per year, an average yearly temperature of around 20 °C and a minimum temperature never dropping below 4 °C - we think this makes it a great place to visit any time of the year!
Mojacar is in fact made up of two parts: Mojacar Pueblo (the town) and Mojacar Playa (the beaches).
The town is an elevated mountain village of whitewashed houses located about 170 metres above sea level on a hilltop, at the end of Sierra Cabrera, in Almeria province.
Mojacar town has a long history. Back in 1488, when all the towns of the region had surrendered to the Catholic Monarchs, Alavez, the Moorish ruler of Mojacar at the time, refused to hand over the town. He reportedly said that he was as much Spanish as the Catholic Monarchs and that he didn’t want to engage in a war against Christians, but rather wanted the inhabitants of Mojacar to be treated as brothers, and not as enemies. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel accepted Alavez’s pledge of loyalty and the village kept prospering.
The town enjoyed a period of great economic prosperity after silver was discovered at the beginning of the 19th century. However, this didn’t last long and at the start of the 20th century, the silver mines closed and the town suffered wars, droughts and diseases. This led to a drastic drop in population, leaving less than 300 inhabitants living in the Mojacar area during the mid-20th century
Then, in the 1960s, the mayor of Mojacar began offering land to those who would commit to restoring the ruined town. The mayor’s proposal was extremely appealing to artists, intellectuals, and journalists from every part of the world, who fell in love with Mojacar’s location and long-time history.
Together with the renovation of Mojacar Pueblo’s houses and streets, new residential areas also began to be built along the seashore, thus giving birth to the impressive Mojacar Playa as a tourist destination that we see today.
The beaches of Mojacar are some of the most appealing along the seashores of Almeria. Almost half of the 17 km worth of sandy beaches have been granted the Blue Flag status.
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Top 10 Best Restaurants to Visit in Almería | Spain - English
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Setting the criteria for our list of the 10 best restaurants in Almería was the easy bit. Anywhere we felt compelled to revisit again and again was instantly in. We’re excited to give you Almería's top 10 restaurants to visit in Almería, presented in no particular order. In our list surely the ultimate guide to the best restaurants in Almería – you’ll find it all: the best new openings, classic cheap eats. In this video, we are going to discuss top 10 restaurants in Almería and the finest places to eat in Almería. Our esteemed viewers are in for a treat today, and they must dine in these best restaurants to visit in Almería to get the real taste of some of the most delicious dishes ever cooked.
Almería has no shortage of excellent restaurants in Almería. Almost every month, there is another new spot to eat opening in the city. Since we are spoiled for choice on where to dine, it might be hard to pick where to eat next. So to help you figure out the places you need to try, we've gathered up a bucket list of the best restaurants in Almería that you won't regret going to.
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Exploring the sights of Almeria Spain
Exploring the sights of Almeria Spain
In this episode our friends Rocio and Javier show us the sights of their hometown - Almeria. Almeria has had a number of movies made there and there is walk of fame in the city.
If you want some great views over the city then head up to the Alcazaba. This fortress over looks the city of Almereia and you get the most wonderful aerial views - especially as the sun is going down. Famously the site was used as on of the filming locations for the TV series Game of Thrones.
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Discovering the Beauty of Mojacar Spain ???????? | Andalusia 2023
Southern Spain's Almeria province is home to the quaint and lovely town of Mojacar. The village, which is perched atop a hill overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned for its magnificent whitewashed homes, small streets and expansive vistas of the surrounding rocky mountains.
With influences from the Moors and the Spanish, the town has a long history that dates back to the Phoenician and Roman times. The town's architecture, which includes traditional whitewashed buildings covered with colorful bougainvillea flowers, cobblestone streets, and historic defensive walls, reflects this fusion of cultures.
Mojacar is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience its authentic Spanish culture and cuisine. The town has a bustling local market where visitors can find handmade crafts and fresh local produce. The cafes and restaurants in Mojacar offer delicious Spanish dishes, such as tapas, paella, and fresh seafood.
With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and authentic Spanish culture, Mojacar is a hidden gem waiting to be explored by travelers looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure in Southern Spain.
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MOJACAR, A BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN ALMERIA ANDALUSIA SPAIN (PART 9)
Mojacar is a town in Almeria, southeast Spain. It’s known for its whitewashed Moorish old town and Mediterranean beaches like Palmeral and Cueva del Lobo. The hilltop Plaza Nueva has views of the Valley of the Pyramids. The Fuente Pública de Mojacar is a central fountain where the Moorish mayor surrendered to Catholic forces in 1488. Dating from 1560, the fortress-style Santa María Church is home to a 1980s fresco. The area is great for vanlife blissful holiday weather, historic Moorish architecture and miles of golden Mediterranean beach, Mojacar is one of the Costa de Almeria's most beautiful destinations. You won’t escape the lush Spanish landscape.
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Two minutes walk through Garrucha Market 4K
As the title says, a two minute walk through the seafront market at Garrucha.
It used to be in the back streets up the hill, but is much better now it's down on the front. Lots of cafe bars to rest at during or afterwards, some overlooking the water down by the harbour/marina.
A Quick look at Garrucha
A quick look at Garrucha, Spain. The port, marina, paseo, fish market, town hall & playa.
A few handheld phone clips (4K) put together on 29th April 2022.
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BORACAY BEACH IN GARRUCHA ALMERÍA, SPAIN || SUMMER 2021
Garrucha is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Garrucha is a seaport of south-eastern Spain on the Mediterranean Sea and the right bank of the river Antas. In 1998 the town had a population of 5000.
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Garrucha, A walk along the paseo. 2020 10 12
Personal record, containing phone clips of a drive to Garrucha and a walk along the paseo there; On a warm and sunny mid' October day without a cloud in sight. Parked just down from Mercadona near to the port/marina and walked the length of the paseo to the roundabout heading out towards Mojacar Playa.
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garrucha espana July 2022
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Garrucha Red Prawns Festival - 2022 10 21
Just a very short few phone clips showing the festival of the Garrucha Red Prawns/Gambas they hold each year in October. We were in Garrucha for another reason so thought we'd take a quick look. Only a really brief video for anyone who may be interested.
Spanish Property Choice Video Tour, Garrucha, Almeria, Spain.
Spanish Property Choice would like to invite you to take a look around the fantastic town of Garrucha in Almería, Southern Spain.
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A little time in Vera playa & Garrucha @flaminpieSpain
A walk from the town of Vera Playa to the port of Garrucha in southern Spain.
Vera playa is about a fifteen minute drive from the better known resort of Mojacar and is a popular destination for tourists from France, Germany and the Uk.
It is about an hours drive from Almeria airport, an hour and a half from Murcia airport and just over two hours from Alicante airport.
The area has excellent weather and had beautiful beaches and fantastic Mountain View’s. @flaminpieinSpain
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Short Walk - Las Marinas to Garrucha Port.
January 15th 2022.
A few phone clips (4K) put together, only 2 minutes 40 seconds long, of a walk from the lagoon at Las Marinas/Puerto Rey along the paseo to the port at Garrucha. A regular short walk of ours.
Agua Amarga (Cabo de Gata Natural Park) Almeria, Spain
Personal record of a visit to Agua Amarga.
This follows on from our dashcam drive starting at Garrucha and going to Sorbas before coming down to Agua Amarga. We will be heading up to Carboneras and a fantastic viewpoint/mirador on the way back to Mojacar and Garrucha where we started in our next video.
Agua Amarga is a lovely little pueblo in the coast in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park. Great being able to park on the beach, probably not so easy in summer.
Just a very short drive south from Carboneras. A really nice beach with toilets and changing facilities in season. Well worth a visit, we have a few times.
Mojacar & Garrucha - A walk on the beach between the two. 2017 10 25
A few video clips of a walk my wife & I had along the beach here in southern Spain. Near the end of October and very hot still in the early afternoon.
Garrucha - A walk by the port
A very short walk down by the port area in Garrucha, Spain.
Lovely weather for walking, not too hot but still nice and warm.
Tuesday 28th September 2021.
As normal it's a personal record, but happy for others to view.
All handheld shot in 4K on a Panasonic Lumix FZ2000.
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